Research progress of adaptive radiotherapy in radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
10.3760/cma.j.cn121382-20220407-00509
- VernacularTitle:自适应放疗在鼻咽癌放疗中的研究进展
- Author:
Lei CHEN
1
;
Li ZHOU
;
Qingfeng XU
;
Ziwei FANG
;
Long BAI
;
Qiaoyi LI
;
Huanan TANG
;
Sen BAI
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西医院肿瘤中心，放射物理技术中心，成都 610041
- Keywords:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma;
Adaptive radiotherapy;
Adverse effects
- From:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2022;45(5):424-429
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy(IMRT) is currently the main treatment method for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. During radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, factors such as body mass reduction, tumor regression, and organ displacement at risk can affect the precise implementation of radiation therapy. Applying adaptive radiotherapy (ART) technology to optimize the treatment plan at the appropriate timing can reduce the adverse effects caused by the above factors and enhance the accuracy of radiotherapy. There are no uniform standards for the necessity, timing, and case selection of ART. In this review, the research progress of ART in the radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in recent years was reviewed to provide a reference for further clinical application of ART in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
